Much of the World's Data Is Stored in Files That

question 43

Multiple Choice

Much of the world's data is stored in files that can only be read by the programs that created them. With ____________, the information in these files can be tagged with information describing the nature of the data, where it came from, or how it's arranged so that the files can be read and used by a wide variety of applications.

• A) Metadata
• B) Syntax flags
• C) Key words
• D) Web indicators

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Definitions:

Self-presentation

The process of controlling how one is perceived by others, often by adjusting behavior or appearance to create a desired impression.

Cognitive Matching

A process by which individuals pair new information with existing cognitive schemas to make sense of the world.

Behavioral Confirmation

A social psychological phenomenon where an individual's behavior aligns with the expectations of others, thus confirming those expectations.

Systematic Pattern

An arrangement or sequence of actions, behaviors, or occurrences that follow a predictable and organized structure.